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Old Jan 20, 2004 | 11:58 PM
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Hood louvers, dull or shiny?
My louvers on the IROC hood are pretty weathered, notice the under side is shiny black though. What did these look like new? Shiny black or flat?
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Old Jan 21, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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they are shiny just wax em up and they will look great
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 08:33 AM
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Car: Red 87 IROC-Z28 T-Top
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port Injection
Transmission: 700R4 Auto
Axle/Gears: BW 9-Bolt 3.27
Semi-gloss.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 09:13 AM
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It's called Satin finish. Half way between Matt and Gloss.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 02:00 PM
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Think I got them just about right. Cleaned, wet sanded, two coats of ultra flat black Krylon, two coats Krylon clear. Nice black with some gloss but not too much shine. Thanks for replies.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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mine are kinda shiny, especially when waxed,
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 02:32 PM
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I think they are Semi-gloss

I like to use Mother's Back to black on them, and I have also tried armor all. Both products bring out a shine.
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Mothers prewax cleaner really polishes them up. Great on taillights too.
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Old Jan 23, 2004 | 08:31 AM
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Mothers prewax cleaner really polishes them up. Great on taillights too.
Wonder if that would work on the frosted parking lights? I'll try that. Thanks.
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